ITW CH7-9

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Into the Wild Ch9: What words best describe Davis Gulch? Options: crowded, noisy, bleak, Remote, serene, beautiful, isolated.

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Remote, serene, beautiful, isolated.

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Who is Everett Ruess and how is he similar to Chris McCandless?

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Everett Ruess is a young artist and explorer who, like Chris McCandless, sought adventure in nature and rejected societal norms.

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Into the Wild Ch9: What did Everett Ruess do with his name when embarking on his journey?

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He changed his name to 'Nemo'.

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Into the Wild Ch9: How does Ken Sleight, the environmental activist, believe Ruess died?

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Ken Sleight believes Ruess died from a fall.

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Into the Wild Ch9: Was Ruess ever found?

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No, Ruess was never found.

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Into the Wild Ch9: How does this chapter drive Krakauer's purpose?

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Chapter 9 illustrates the themes of isolation and the quest for meaning, aligning with Krakauer's exploration of McCandless's motivations.

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Ephemeral

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lasting for a very short time

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brazen

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Bold and shameless.

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Insolence

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Rude or disrespectful behavior.

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subsist

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To maintain or support oneself; to exist.